Understanding?

This post is called understanding? That's because we are learning so many new things about God, the universe, creation, history, the Bible, community, etc.. and the reality is that understanding all of that is impossible. I have come to realize that not understanding it all (life and faith) is exactly what we are in this life for, let me explain that. It is as though we are searching for a treasure that we know exists, but the catch is that we know that we can't find it, it is not that we question the existence but the possibility to find the treasure. With that being said we are also drawn into the search, looking for clues, peeking around corners, digging in the sand and all the time knowing that the full understanding of exactly where and what the treasure is will escape us. Do we stop looking for the treasure, no way! As a result of not understanding it all we continue to search. This is sort of where I am at, my mind has been expanded, my view of God has and is getting bigger, my understanding of the world around me continues to change, grow, and be formed. I am on that search, I love finding the clues, I love being a hunter with others in my community and I won't stop looking. If we could figure it all out then how big would God be? If we understood it all then He would be able to be figured out, this is not the God that we follow and believe, He is so much more than we can express or comprehend. Thanks for letting me think aloud and with the keyboard during this post, maybe something a little bit lighter next time. For now chew on these statements and do get back with me if you want to dialogue about the post. Later
earl